Reproductive Functions (male) Flashcards
What is the function of the testes?
To produce sperm and secrete testosterone
What is the function of the epididymis?
To store sperm for a short period of time after they have been formed
What is the function of the vas deferens?
To carry sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts
What is the function of the seminal vesicles?
To secrete substances that nourish and activate the sperm as they pass through the ejaculatory duct
What is the function of the ejaculatory ducts?
To deliver sperm into the urethra
What is the function of the prostate gland?
To secretes a milky, alkaline substance that counteracts the acidic vaginal environment and helps protect the sperm
What hormone is needed to produce testosterone?
Lutenizing hormone (LH)
What is spermatogenesis?
The formation of sperm
What two hormones are needed for spermatogenesis?
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and testosterone
